Horse profile
Balko Des Flos (FR)
by Balko (FR) out of Royale Marie (FR) (Garde Royale)
35 runs · 13 courses · from Jan 2015
As at 27 Oct 2026 · KTB archive: GB, Ireland & France · 2005–present, updated daily
No run recorded since 10 Dec 2021 — 1,782 days ago. Our archive can't say whether the horse is still in training.
Last run Dec 2021 · 9th of 15
6 wins · 6 courses
Last raced off OR 161
KTB Profile
Balko Des Flos (FR) is 6 from 35, including a Grade 1 win. The biggest win we hold: the Ryanair Chase at Cheltenham (Mar 2018). Hasn't won since Mar 2018. Last raced off 161, 8lb below the career-high mark.
Based on 35 archived runs · updated 27 Oct 2026
KTB at a glance
OR ↓ 8lb off peak
- 6–35Wins / Runs
- 17.1%Strike rate
- 12 (34.3%)Placed
- −9.78£1 level staken=35 at SP
- 1.04Fair A/E n=35 · 0.88 incl. margin
- 169Highest OR
- 74dAvg between runs
A/E compares actual wins with what starting prices implied. "Fair" strips the bookmaker margin from the expectation, so favourites and longshots are judged on the same footing — figures near 1.00 mean the market priced this horse about right.
Official rating161↓ 8lb off peak
161
136–169
KTB Speed and Rating
KTB Speed
Best recent Speed 72
How fast the horse ran, as points against the day-corrected standard time for its course and distance: 100 is the median GB Class 4 handicap winner on that code; one point is 0.1% of the standard time. A, B or C is how much the day's card could tell us, not how good the run was. What this means →
Jumps
| Going | Runs | Best | Median | Since 27 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soft | 14 | 166A | 100 | — |
| Good to Soft | 6 | 108C | 77.5 | — |
| Good | 3 | 125C | 98 | — |
| Heavy | 3 | 122C | 82 | — |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 27 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m5f – 3m | 14 | 166A | 103 | — |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 7 | 122C | 82 | — |
| Over 3m | 5 | 114A | 72 | — |
Of 28 runs looked at, 2 have no figure: did not complete (2).
KTB Speed v1 · batch 15 Sep 2026 · GB & Irish racing only · 26 figures from 28 runs · as at 3 Oct 2026 · a record, not a forecast
Both figures are KTB's own, computed from the archive; no vendor rating enters either. Every run's figure is on its form line below with its grade. Grades measure how much the archive could see, never the merit of the run.
Run style is derived from in-running commentary, which our data provider does not supply for this horse's races.
Pedigree intelligence
Sire
Progeny in our archive have won 12.7% of 2,652 runs since Jan 2008 (296 horses).
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good to Firm | 15 | 1 | 6.7% | −6 | — |
| Good | 478 | 67 | 14% | +1.3 | 1 from 5 |
| Good to Soft | 369 | 50 | 13.6% | +0.9 | 0 from 8 |
| Soft | 1,119 | 138 | 12.3% | −0.4 | 4 from 17 |
| Heavy | 664 | 82 | 12.3% | −0.4 | 1 from 5 |
| Standard (AW) | 7 | 0 | 0% | −12.7 | — |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6f – 7f | 1 | 0 | 0% | −12.7 | — |
| 1m – 1m1f | 1 | 0 | 0% | −12.7 | — |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 22 | 2 | 9.1% | −3.6 | — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 540 | 62 | 11.5% | −1.2 | 1 from 2 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 1,316 | 173 | 13.1% | +0.4 | 2 from 11 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 620 | 80 | 12.9% | +0.2 | 3 from 16 |
| Over 3m | 152 | 21 | 13.8% | +1.1 | 0 from 6 |
Flat and jumps together (all codes) · since Jan 2008 · as at 27 Oct 2026 · rows under 30 runs muted · win % is the measure, a record not a forecast
Dam
Royale Marie (FR) (Garde Royale)
5 siblings in the archive, 3 winners — best of them Caro Des Flos (FR) (5 wins).
The wins came over 2m–2m5½f; the highest grade won is Class 1 (Salut Flo (FR)).
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caro Des Flos (FR) | 54 | 5 | 2m3f–2m5½f | Class 5 |
| Salut Flo (FR) | 8 | 3 | 2m3f–2m5f | Class 1 |
| Joshua Des Flos (FR) | 9 | 1 | 2m | Class 4 |
| Royal Des Flos (FR) | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| Flot Des Flos (FR) | 1 | 0 | — | — |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soft | 17 | 4 | 24% | −1.16 |
| Good to Soft | 8 | 0 | 0% | −8.00 |
| Good | 5 | 1 | 20% | +2.00 |
| Heavy | 5 | 1 | 20% | −2.62 |
| Class | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | 8 | 1 | 13% | +1.00 |
| Class 2 | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheltenham | 7 | 1 | 14% | +2.00 |
| Punchestown | 6 | 1 | 17% | −3.62 |
| Leopardstown | 5 | 1 | 20% | −3.10 |
| Aintree | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Galway | 2 | 1 | 50% | +5.00 |
| Thurles | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Down Royal | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Gowran Park | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Clonmel | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Naas | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Fairyhouse | 1 | 1 | 100% | +2.50 |
| Navan | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Sligo | 1 | 1 | 100% | +0.44 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m5f – 3m | 16 | 3 | 19% | +3.50 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 11 | 2 | 18% | −7.18 |
| Over 3m | 6 | 0 | 0% | −6.00 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 2 | 1 | 50% | −0.10 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rachael Blackmore | 13 | 0 | 0% | −13.00 |
| Davy Russell | 5 | 2 | 40% | +11.00 |
| B J Cooper | 5 | 1 | 20% | −2.62 |
| David Mullins | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| Denis O'Regan | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Mr P W Mullins | 2 | 2 | 100% | +1.34 |
| Aidan Coleman | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Mr B O'Neill | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Dylan Robinson | 1 | 1 | 100% | +2.50 |
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| None | 34 | 6 | 18% | −8.78 |
| Cheekpieces | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 6 | 0 | 0% | −6.00 |
| 2020 | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| 2019 | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| 2018 | 5 | 1 | 20% | +4.00 |
| 2017 | 9 | 2 | 22% | +1.50 |
| 2016 | 5 | 1 | 20% | −2.62 |
| 2015 | 3 | 2 | 67% | +0.34 |
| Type | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase | 27 | 3 | 11% | −7.50 |
| Hurdle | 6 | 1 | 17% | −3.62 |
| NH Flat | 2 | 2 | 100% | +1.34 |
Splits include every sample, however small — muted rows are under 3 runs. A one-from-one record is a fact, not a trend: read the Runs column before the strike rate.
Form
| Date | Course | Race | Pos | Btn | Wgt | OR | Spd | KTB | Jockey | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 · 6 runs | ||||||||||
| 10 Dec 21+28d | Cheltenham | Glenfarclas Crystal Cup Cross Country Handicap Chase (GBB Race) | 9/15 | 2¼ | 11-12 | 161 | 43B | 132A | Rachael Blackmore | 12/1 |
| 12 Nov 21+20d | Cheltenham | Glenfarclas Cross Country Handicap Chase (GBB Race) | 5/13 | 8½ | 11-12 | 161 | 72B | 141A | Rachael Blackmore | 11/2 |
| 23 Oct 21+196d | Galway | W.B. Gavin & Co. Handicap Hurdle | 11/13 | 2½ | 11-10 | 136 | 80C | 114C | Rachael Blackmore | 10/1 |
| 10 Apr 21+24d | Aintree | Randox Grand National Handicap Chase (Grade 3) (GBB Race) | 2/40 | 6½ | 10-9 | 152 | 53B | 152A | Aidan Coleman | 100/1 |
| 17 Mar 21+49d | Cheltenham | Glenfarclas Chase (Cross Country Chase) (GBB Race) | UR/13 | — | 11-4 | 152 | — | — | Rachael Blackmore | 6/1 |
| 27 Jan 21+30d | Thurles | Horse & Jockey Hotel Chase (Grade 2) | 4/7 | 3 | 11-5 | 155 | 49C | 116C | Rachael Blackmore | 33/1 |
| 2020 · 3 runs | ||||||||||
| 28 Dec 20+58d | Leopardstown | Savills Chase (Grade 1) | 6/14 | 13 | 11-12 | 157 | 99C | 125C | Mr B O'Neill | 100/1 |
| 31 Oct 20+17d | Down Royal | Ladbrokes Champion Chase (Grade 1) | 7/9 | 3½ | 11-12 | 160 | 105B | 127A | Rachael Blackmore | 33/1 |
| 14 Oct 20+328d | Punchestown | Irish Daily Star Salutes Our Frontline Heroes Chase (Grade 3) | 4/8 | 14 | 11-2 | — | 132C | 117C | Rachael Blackmore | 8/1 |
| 2019 · 4 runs | ||||||||||
| 21 Nov 19+36d | Thurles | Boomerang.ie Chase (Listed) | 4/5 | 6½ | 11-0 | 163 | 87C | 113C | Rachael Blackmore | 6/4 |
| 16 Oct 19+195d | Punchestown | Irish Daily Star Chase (Grade 3) | 4/6 | 2¾ | 11-0 | 165 | 114A | 120B | Rachael Blackmore | 5/4F |
| 04 Apr 19+21d | Aintree | Betway Bowl Chase (Grade 1) | 3/6 | hd | 11-7 | 161 | 99A | 140B | Rachael Blackmore | 20/1 |
| 14 Mar 19+76d | Cheltenham | Ryanair Chase (Grade 1) (Registered As The Festival Trophy) | 7/12 | 9 | 11-10 | 164 | 86A | 124A | Denis O'Regan | 16/1 |
| 2018 · 5 runs | ||||||||||
| 28 Dec 18+19d | Leopardstown | Savills Chase (Grade 1) | 9/11 | 9½ | 11-10 | 166 | 98A | 121A | Rachael Blackmore | 8/1 |
| 09 Dec 18+36d | Punchestown | John Durkan Memorial Punchestown Chase (Grade 1) | 3/5 | 2½ | 11-10 | 168 | 84C | 141B | Rachael Blackmore | 5/1 |
| 03 Nov 18+204d | Down Royal | Jnwine.com Champion Chase (Grade 1) | 4/6 | 25 | 11-10 | 169 | 108C | 119C | Rachael Blackmore | 10/3 |
| 13 Apr 18+29d | Aintree | JLT Melling Chase (Grade 1) | 4/6 | 13 | 11-7 | 169 | 73C | 121C | Davy Russell | 2/1 |
| 15 Mar 18+77d | Cheltenham | Ryanair Chase (Grade 1) (Registered As The Festival Trophy) | 1/6 | 11-10 | 166 | 110A | 153B | Davy Russell | 8/1 | |
| 2017 · 9 runs | ||||||||||
| 28 Dec 17+42d | Leopardstown | Leopardstown Christmas Chase (Grade 1) | 2/12 | 1¼ | 11-10 | 157 | 148B | 145A | Denis O'Regan | 66/1 |
| 16 Nov 17+47d | Clonmel | Clonmel Oil Chase (Grade 2) | 3/6 | 10 | 11-1 | 158 | 82B | 125B | Davy Russell | 11/10F |
| 30 Sep 17+59d | Gowran Park | PWC Champion Chase (grade 2) | 2/5 | 6½ | 11-3 | 158 | 122C | 141B | Davy Russell | 11/8F |
| 02 Aug 17+96d | Galway | TheTote.com Galway Plate (Handicap Chase) (Grade A) | 1/22 | 10-10 | 146 | 125C | 148A | Davy Russell | 6/1 | |
| 28 Apr 17+43d | Punchestown | EMS Copiers Novice Handicap Chase (Grade A) | 3/15 | 1¼ | 11-7 | 143 | 69B | 147A | B J Cooper | 7/1 |
| 16 Mar 17+32d | Cheltenham | JLT Novices' Chase (Grade 1) (Registered As The Golden Miller) | F/8 | — | 11-4 | 143 | — | — | David Mullins | 16/1 |
| 12 Feb 17+15d | Leopardstown | Flogas Novice Chase (Grade 1) | 3/6 | 6 | 11-10 | 143 | 99A | 142B | David Mullins | 20/1 |
| 28 Jan 17+27d | Naas | Woodlands Park 100 Club Novice Chase (Grade 3) | 3/8 | 30 | 11-2 | — | 101C | 119C | David Mullins | 10/3 |
| 01 Jan 17+36d | Fairyhouse | Follow Us On Social Media Beginners Chase | 1/8 | 11-5 | — | 166A | 138C | Dylan Robinson | 5/2 | |
| 2016 · 5 runs | ||||||||||
| 26 Nov 16+213d | Gowran Park | Irish Stallion Farms E.B.F. Beginners Chase | 2/12 | 10 | 11-12 | — | 69B | 133A | David Mullins | 6/1 |
| 27 Apr 16+19d | Punchestown | Louis Fitzgerald Hotel Hurdle | 7/11 | 17 | 11-12 | 138 | — | 114A | B J Cooper | 9/2 |
| 08 Apr 16+21d | Aintree | Doom Bar Sefton Novices' Hurdle (Grade 1) | 4/15 | 2½ | 11-4 | 141 | — | 132A | B J Cooper | 12/1 |
| 18 Mar 16+47d | Cheltenham | Albert Bartlett Novices' Hurdle (Registered As The Spa Novices' Hurdle) (Grade 1) | 5/19 | 11 | 11-5 | — | — | 131A | David Mullins | 40/1 |
| 31 Jan 16+49d | Punchestown | Michael Fitzpatrick Memorial Maiden Hurdle | 1/10 | 11-9 | — | — | 134A | B J Cooper | 11/8F | |
| 2015 · 3 runs | ||||||||||
| 13 Dec 15+207d | Navan | Irish Stallion Owners E.B.F. Maiden Hurdle | 12/28 | 2 | 11-9 | — | — | 116A | B J Cooper | 6/4F |
| 20 May 15+122d | Sligo | www.countysligoraces.com (pro/am) Flat Race | 1/9 | 11-7 | — | — | 142A | Mr P W Mullins | 4/9F | |
| 18 Jan 15 | Leopardstown | www.leopardstown.com (pro/am) Flat Race | 1/8 | 11-7 | — | — | 136A | Mr P W Mullins | 9/10F | |
Quick answers
- How many races has Balko Des Flos won?
- Balko Des Flos (FR) won 6 of 35 archived starts between 2015 and 2021, a strike rate of 17.1%. Placed 12 times in total (34.3% of starts).
- Who trained Balko Des Flos?
- Balko Des Flos (FR) was trained by Henry De Bromhead on the most recent run on record, at Cheltenham on 10 December 2021.
- Who is Balko Des Flos's sire?
- Balko Des Flos (FR) is by Balko (FR) out of Royale Marie (FR), whose sire is Garde Royale.
- What going does Balko Des Flos prefer?
- Balko Des Flos (FR) has the best record on soft going: 4 wins from 17 starts (23.5%). Only going bands with at least three archived starts are read, so this is a direction rather than a settled preference.
- What is Balko Des Flos's official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 161, from the run on 10 December 2021. The highest on record is 169.
- What is Balko Des Flos's sire's record?
- Balko (FR)'s progeny in our archive have won 12.7% of 2,652 runs since Jan 2008 (296 horses), Flat and jumps together.
- Who are Balko Des Flos's siblings?
- Out of Royale Marie (FR), Balko Des Flos (FR) has 5 other produce in our archive, 3 of them winners. Most wins: Caro Des Flos (FR) (5). Highest grade won: Class 1 (Salut Flo (FR)). The wins came over 2m–2m5½f. As at Oct 2026.